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holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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Slaney sponsored a “Shop With a Cop” holiday program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It is worth noting that advance estimates of U.S. retail sales are adjusted for seasonal variations, as well as holiday and trading-day differences between months, but not for price changes.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"Great Yarmouth's in a really unique situation at the moment, primarily due to deprivation, which really stems from Great Yarmouth being primarily a seaside holiday destination," Hubbard said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It was around Christmas, and Sarah and her daughter were about to take a long-awaited trip from Michigan to Texas to see Sarah’s mother for the holiday.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

The temple was already preparing for the Bonding, a celebration of the gods; to be initiated into the Sons of the Six just before such a holiday would be a special honor.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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